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Dechester Family History

Dechester Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rochester, Chester, Dorchester, Dempster, Dichter, Demeter

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Where is the Dechester family from?

You can see how Dechester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dechester family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dechester family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dechester's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dechester families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dechester surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dechester ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dechester ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Dechester family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Dechester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dechester census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Dechester. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Dechester. For the veterans among your Dechester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dechester lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Dechester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dechester in 1964 was 79, and 89 in 2000.

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